There’s powerful scientific proof that the way you breathe can improve your health. Yes, something as simple as your breathing! As you read this, take a deep breath in and out. Did you notice if you breathed through your lungs or your belly?? Diaphragmatic, or belly breathing, has been proven to lower your the stress …
Endocrine Disruptors are chemicals that alter hormones and their functions. Research has shown they produce adverse immune, neurological, reproductive and developmental effects in our body and also to the environment. A previous blog post describe in detail about how Endocrine Disruptors affect our health here: How Toxic is Your Home? How can we avoid our …
Many people struggle with eating veggies & whole plant foods in general. It’s okay to start small! Start with where you’re currently at and aim to add in more color and vegetables where you can. A serving is 1/2 cup and it is recommended to consume at least 5 servings a day. Here are some …
Fat is Back! For a few decades, dietary fat was demonized. The public was taught that “fat makes us fat” and that is simply not the case. Dietary fat is a necessary nutritional requirement for our health. Some Fast Facts about FAT: Essential Macronutrient, meaning the body cannot make it & must obtain through dietSlow digesting …
Overcoming Amenorrhea & Hypothyroidism Naturally Last week, after 4 1/2 years, I started my period again. My cycle is back baby…I’m BACK! Many women get frustrated with their monthly cycles & they view their periods as pointless or as a nuisance. I view them as a sign of balanced hormones and good health. Having a …
I Love (Christmas) Cookies! Baking is so fun to me! Making new recipes is as fun as eating the products 😉 Christmas Baking this weekend resulted in these soft chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies. These are: grain/gluten free, keto/low carb, low sugar & so good! I used Swerve @swervesweetie Brown Sugar substitute & love the taste/texture …
Crustless Pumpkin Pies Also considered a Pumpkin Custard, this is a great easy dessert option if you don’t want/like crust. This is creamy & slightly sweet; it tastes exactly like traditional pie just without the crust. I really like Coconut Whip (non-dairy CoolWhip) or TruWhip (Coolwhip without additives/HFCS) on these too! *Grain/gluten free, dairy free, …
What keeps you centered & balanced? Balance: “a state of harmony; mental & emotional steadiness” Balance is also an action; it is what we do on a daily basis to create that harmony. The only thing consistent in life is that NOTHING stays the same. What you consider balanced today might be totally different than …
Butternut Squash Caramelized Onion Spinach Crustless Quiche Eggs are great at any time of the day & Egg Bakes are so nice to prep ahead of time for any meal! 5 minute dinner coming at ya! Eggs are also one of the original “super foods”. It is a complete protein, rich in healthy fats & …
Over the summer I was introduced to Prolon, a fasting-mimicking diet program. Designed by doctors of the company L-Nutra, it is a 5-day eating program that is designed to promote many health benefits. The program mimics the effects a 5-day water fast (only consuming water, no food) without the safety implications. Fasting, the act of …
